origanum

British  

/ əˈrɪɡənəm /

noun

1. any plant of the herbaceous aromatic Mediterranean genus Origanum: family Lamiaceae See oregano marjoram dittany

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Etymology

Origin of origanum

New Latin, from Greek origanon wild marjoram

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Example Sentences

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origanum

Take of olive oil 1/2 a pint, oils of rosemary and origanum, of each 1/8 of an oz.

From Young's Demonstrative Translation of Scientific Secrets by Daniel Young

Take a handful each of balm of southernwood, origanum, wormwood, calamint, bay berries and marjoram, and four drachms of juniper berries; make a decoction of these in water, and use this for fomentations and infusions.

From The Works of Aristotle the Famous Philosopher Containing his Complete Masterpiece and Family Physician; his Experienced Midwife, his Book of Problems and his Remarks on Physiognomy by Aristotle

Sore Throat Liniment.—Gum camphor, two ounces; castile soap, shaved fine, one drachm; oil of turpentine and oil of origanum, each one-half ounce; opium, one-fourth of an ounce; alcohol, one pint.

From Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 by Barkham Burroughs

Its odour and taste depend on an essential oil known commercially as oil of origanum.

From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by William Thomas Fernie

Take of linseed or neatsfoot oil, 1/2 a pint; turpentine, 4 oz; oil of tar, 6 oz; origanum, 3 oz; mix and shake well together.

From Young's Demonstrative Translation of Scientific Secrets by Daniel Young

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